Colombo HC orders summons to 2 Indians in criminal case (opens original article in a new tab)

Colombo High Court ordered summons for two Indian nationals in a criminal case against Sri Lankan legislator Namal Rajapaksa, who is accused of misappropriating 70 million Sri Lankan Rupees under an India-funded rugby project. The court instructed the issuance of summons for foreign witnesses following the Criminal Investigation Department's notification that the Indians could not be contacted. The pre-trial conference concluded last month, with the case set for hearing on July 7.

• Colombo High Court ordered summons for two Indian nationals in a criminal case against Namal Rajapaksa
• Namal Rajapaksa is accused of misappropriating 70 million Sri Lankan Rupees under an India-funded rugby project
• High Court instructed issuing summons for foreign witnesses per Judicial Service Commission procedures